The advocacy group for 26 First Nations communities in Manitoba's north is calling on the RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces to monitor checkstops set up to prevent visitors from possibly bringing COVID-19 into their communities. Several Manitoba First Nations have set up mandatory checkstops in recent weeks as part of an effort to protect their communities from COVID-19. ​​So far there has been one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Manitoba's Northern Health Region. Vehicles stopped at a provincial check point Saturday at the Manitoba-Ontario border where officials are handing out information about COVID-19. CBC has asked Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, RCMP and the province for a response to MKO's calls Tuesday.

Source: CBC News March 31, 2020 22:28 UTC